Metal Shop Painter/ Finisher/ Machine Operator at Ametek, Inc.

Ametek, Inc.

Metal Shop Painter / Finisher / Machine Operator

Reports To: Metal Shop Manager

SUMMARY

Engage in manufacturing processes including, but not limited to, painting, silk screening, plating, assembly, and machine operation.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent and three years experience in a related environment. Must be able to read and interpret assembly, schematic drawings, and work instructions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Painting

• Read work orders and similar documentation to stage product for painting.
• Prepare product for painting, to include cleaning and masking the product.
• Prepare paint for use in the booth and in the hand spray guns.
• Use cleaning fluids to clean the machines and the work area.
• Apply paint to various parts and miscellaneous components.
• Operate paint booths.
• Operate hand-held paint spray guns.
• Observe paint results for quality.
• Make decisions regarding acceptability of results.
• Troubleshoot when product appearance is less than desired.
• Control temperature, operate and clean paint equipment, check and adjust paint viscosity.
• Other duties include cleaning and maintenance of paint booths, properly disposing of hazardous waste, and to service and check chemical levels in appropriate locations.

Silk screening (manual process)

• Preparing the stencils.
• Mixing and loading the screen ink.
• Printing the final design.
• Cleaning and maintaining the printing machine.
• Troubleshooting errors.
• Drying final printed articles.

Metal Plating

• Chemical coating metal products using plating process (submersion tanks).
• Setting up and operating plating equipment.
• Maintaining plating lines.
• Monitoring the plating process.
• Inspecting finished products for quality and accuracy.

Assembly

• Putting together component parts or pieces following blueprints or schematics.
• Verifying correct quantities of parts and checking completed items for quality.
• Managing parts inventory.
• Using hand tools and mechanical equipment to produce structurally sound products and structures.

Machine operation

• Operating various types of machinery, such as brakes, presses, shears, CNC’s, etc.
• Performing routine maintenance checks
• Following strict safety regulations and guidelines
• Operating mechanical or computer-operated equipment
• Inspecting parts to specifications and making adjustments or tool changes as necessary to maintain quality specifications

Hazardous material handling

• Responsible for storing, moving, and managing various hazardous or non-hazardous materials

Inventory

• Maintains proper inventory levels of materials and supplies.
• Re-stock items as necessary.

Tow motor operation

• Operates power forklift truck or hand truck to move, convey, or hoist material as needed.

General

• Must follow all safety policy and procedures.
• Must always follow good housekeeping practices including 5S.
• Must strive to meet and exceed inventory accuracy requirements set forth by the company.
• Must work well in a team environment and work well with others.
• Must strive to meet on-time delivery requirements set forth by the company.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physically mobile, must be able to lift, twist, stand, bend, within a manufacturing area setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.